Treat yourself—AND YOUR CAREER--to a combination Caribbean Cruise and Songwriting Conference that brings aspiring songwriters together with some of the biggest publishers, hit songwriters, and music industry pro's in the business. In this, our 5th year of putting on this event, we will be sailing from Galveston Texas with ports of call in Cozumel Mexico and Progresso Yucatan.

Oct 11th to Oct 16th 2010

To join us, call Jeni Anders @ (512) 585-3007

(she has great deals on cabins!

But HURRY because Carnival only holds a limited number of rooms at the lowest rates!)

www.txsongwriterscruise.com

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

PITCH - Each participant receives 3 song pitches to our on-board pro's where you receive immediate feedback on your song (publishing deals have been signed as a result of this opportunity). You will be able to select 3 of our pro's to actually hear your song(s) during the cruise.

MORE PITCHES - Each participant receives 3 additional song pitch opportunities to top TV/Film publishers and commercial music pro's through our absentee publisher program (publishing deals have been signed as a result of this event as well)

LEARN – through workshops, seminars, and panels

NETWORK – On-board music pro's will eat dinner at your table and at Happy Hour parties. You’ll interact with aspiring songwriters from around the world  

PERFORM - Nightly open-mic opportunities where you perform your songs with other aspiring songwriters

ATTEND - Attend our private Songwriter in the Round event, where our pro songwriters play their hit songs and tell you the stories behind the songs

HAVE A BLAST – Visit gorgeous Cozumel and Progreso—where you can visit Mayan ruins; snorkel in clear Caribbean waters; relax on pristine beaches; or tour the towns. Enjoy all the Vegas-style shows, Casino, swimming pools, discos and bars, spa treatments, fine or casual dining, and other amenities aboard the luxurious Carnival Fun Ship! 

Confirmed Pros:

Tim Hunze
GM, Stage Three Music Publishing
Hunze has worked with hit writers such as Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, Reese Wilson, Lee Miller, Monty Criswell. Currently Stage Three Music works with Brett James, BMI’s 2009 writer of the Year Bobby Pinson, Jon Mabe (“The Climb”), and more. He's secured a long list of major cuts and hits.

Tom Luteran
EMI Music Publishing
Tom was with Zomba Music Publishing for five and half years. He worked with the lead singer of the platinum band Lonestar, Richie McDonald, Britney Spears, Gary Baker, Mutt Lange, George Teren, Jason Blume, Kerry Kurt Phillips and more. He has spent the last 7 years at EMI Music Publishing where he works with Jamey Johnson, Tom Shapiro, Kelley Lovelace, Shane Minor, Dallas Davidson and others. Over his career he has been part of 175 major label cuts including: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere, HonkyTonk Ba DonkaDonk, Real Good Man, I’m Already There, Girls Lie Too, Ladies Love Country Boys, Don’t Forget To Remember Me, and I Just Call You Mine.

Eddie Galan
Producer, A&R, LA
'Eddie G.' has worked with some of the industry's hottest pop superstars such as the Backstreet Boys, B5, O-Town, Myra, Jesse McCartney, Nina Sky, Steven Tyler, and the Young Bloods. As a producer/songwriter, Eddie G. has received gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards for his work on various major label projects. He has achieved 4 Billboard #1's in one year (2006), with his work on High School Musical (#1 Highest Selling Album of 2006) and Hannah Montana (#8 Highest Selling Album of 2006), to go along with his Billboard Award Nomination (Album of The Year), Billboard Award Win (Soundtrack of The Year), and American Music Award Nomination (Album Of The Year). Eddie has placed 100+ songs on albums, TV, film, video games and more.

Rob Hatch
Songwriter
Rob is a staff writer for Magic Mustang/Dan Hodges Ent. He has had cuts with artists such as Gretchen Wilson, Jake Owens, Terri Clark, George Jones, and Rhett Akins as well as having multiple songs cut by the Grammy nominated Jamey Johnson.

Jason Blume
Hit Songwriter, Best Selling Author
Jason is one of those rare individuals to ever achieve the distinction of having songs on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts- all at the same time. His songs are on albums that have sold more than 50 million copies and have been recorded by artists including Britney Spears, Jesse McCartney, the Backstreet Boys, John Berry, Steve Azar, Collin Raye, the Oak Ridge Boys, and superstars from Japan to Scandinavia. He is one of the world's most respected and inspiring songwriting teachers and is fresh from teaching an acclaimed masterclass at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (founded by Sir Paul McCartney—and located in Sir Paul’s former high school). Jason is the author of three critically acclaimed songwriting books (all published by Billboard) and his songs have also been featured on “Scrubs,” “Friday Night Lights,” MTV’s “Taking the Stage,” Disney's "First Kid" and “Kim Possible,” as well as "Barbie on Swan Lake," the "Miss America Pageant," "The Guiding Light," "Dangerous Minds," "Fame," "Entertainment Tonight," and more... 

ADDITIONAL PROS TO BE CONFIRMED

You Can Win a FREE Cruise!
The grand prize winner of the Texas Songwriters Cruise Songwriting Contest will win:

• A free cruise for one aboard the Carnival Funship "Conquest" when we sail.
• This includes the costs for all port fees, taxes, and meals paid in full!
• Free conference admission to all events during the cruise.

NOTE: THIS CONTEST IS OPEN ONLY TO WRITERS WHOSE SONGS HAVE EARNED LESS THAN $5,000/YEAR